B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 6 Family Law II (Mohammedan Law and Indian Succession Act) 2012 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) State and explain the schools and sub-schools of Muslim law.
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2. Q1 OR When does a Muslim Marriage become irregular and what are its effects ?
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3. Q1 (b) 'A', a Muslim woman who is married and whose husband is living, marries again, Is it valid ?
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4. Q1 OR 'A', 'B' and 'C' are co-sharers in certain property. 'A' sells his share to 'B'. Is 'C' entitled to claim pre-emption of the property ? If so, to what extent ?
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Discuss the law relating to conversion to Muhammadanism.
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2. Q2 OR Explain acknowledgment of paternity under Muslim law.
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3. Q2 (b) A Muslim husband converts to Hinduism. His wife then marries another man. Is she guilty of the offence of bigamy ?
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4. Q2 OR 'A' a Mohammedan woman made a contract to dispose of 12 acres of land belonging to her minor son, with a view to purchase a house at Mumbai. Is it a valid contract ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) What is talak ? State in detail different modes of talak.
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2. Q3 OR What are the grounds for Judicial separation under the Divorce Act, 1869 ?
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on bar to matrimonial relief.
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4. Q3 OR Write a note on divorce by mutual consent.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) State the rules of succession applicable to a non-Parsi dying intestate.
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2. Q4 OR What are the duties of an executor or administrator ?
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3. Q4 (b) A Hanafi Muslim dies leaving behind his widow and father. Distribute the property.
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4. Q4 OR An Indian christian dies leaving behind his mother, brother and sister. Distribute the property.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) State the different rules for construction of Wills.
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2. Q5 OR Explain the salient features of Family Courts Act, 1984.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on specific legacy.
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on Curator.
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